Buffalo Pendant

Unknown

20th century · Brass · Arts of Africa, Oceania, and the Americas

Among the Tussian peoples of Southwestern Burkina Faso, buffaloes are associated with ideas of leadership and prestige. Prominently featured on masks that relate to initiation into the important Do association, these animals can also be found adorning pendants and amulets, worn around the neck or belt.

Artist

Unknown

Date

20th century

Medium

Brass

Culture

Tussian peoples(?)

Department

Arts of Africa, Oceania, and the Americas

Credit line

Gift of Jean and Gordon Douglas, 2014